What is the cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Portofino?

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Portofino is to train and line 1 ferry via Milan which costs €65 - €140 and takes 9h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zermatt to Portofino?

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Portofino is to train and line 1 ferry via Milan which takes 9h 38m and costs €65 - €140.

How far is it from Zermatt to Portofino?

The distance between Zermatt and Portofino is 372 km.

How do I travel from Zermatt to Portofino without a car?

The best way to get from Zermatt to Portofino without a car is to train and line 1 ferry via Milan which takes 9h 38m and costs €65 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Zermatt to Portofino?

It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Zermatt to Portofino, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portofino?

There are 4022+ hotels available in Portofino.

Zermatt to Portofino - 2 ways to travel via train, and line 1 ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Zermatt to Portofino by train or ferry

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Train, line 1 ferry via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-PortIc
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino1
9h 38m
€66–133
Train, line 1 ferry
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FART72 / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to S. Margherita Ligure-PortofinoEc
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino1
13h 12m
€145–293

Zermatt to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

51Weekly Services

9h 38mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 371.7 km
Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Zermatt to Portofino. However, you can take the train to Brig Bahnhofplatz, walk to Brig, take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Milano Centrale, take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Portofino via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Locarno FART, Locarno, Lugano, S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino, and Santa Margherita Ligure in around 13h 12m.

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